Mumbai, India | January 26, 2026
Border 2 has emerged as a major box office force, delivering a massive performance on its third day and rewriting several Bollywood records. Benefiting from strong weekend momentum, the film crossed the ₹100 crore mark in just three days and is now racing toward the coveted ₹150 crore club.
The film opened with an impressive ₹30 crore on Day 1, followed by a solid ₹36.5 crore on Day 2. On Sunday (Day 3), Border 2 witnessed a significant jump, collecting ₹54.5 crore, taking its total box office collection to ₹121 crore.
Border 2 Breaks Major Box Office Records
With its explosive third-day performance, Border 2 surpassed the Day 3 earnings records of several major films, including Chhaava, Dhurandhar, Saiyaara, and Pathaan. The film now ranks among the top highest third-day earners in Indian cinema.
Highest Day 3 Box Office Collections (All-Time)
Pushpa 2 – ₹73.50 crore
Jawan – ₹68.72 crore
Animal – ₹63.46 crore
Border 2 – ₹54.50 crore
Border 2 vs Original Border (1997)
Border 2 is the sequel to the iconic 1997 war drama Border, which had collected just ₹1.20 crore on its third day. Made on a budget of ₹12 crore, the original film earned ₹39.30 crore in its lifetime. Notably, Border 2 surpassed the entire lifetime collection of the original film within just two days of release.
Impact on Dhurandhar Box Office
The massive success of Border 2 has impacted the long-running film Dhurandhar, which released on December 5, 2025. On its 52nd day, Dhurandhar managed a modest ₹20 lakh, indicating a slowdown following Border 2’s arrival. Despite this, Dhurandhar’s total collection stands at a strong ₹832.05 crore.
Will Border 2 Cross ₹150 Crore Today?
With sustained audience interest, packed theaters, and strong word-of-mouth, industry trackers believe Border 2 could cross the ₹150 crore mark by the end of Day 4, further cementing its blockbuster status.
